Ramsey County services are not impacted by the Federal shutdown at this time.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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Ramsey County offers funding through the federal Community Development Block Grant Program for organizations who serve low- to moderate-income residents in suburban Ramsey County. Projects include public services and programs that promote the rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing and an improved quality of life for residents and their communities.
Applicants must be a nonprofit or government agency that meets eligibility of the Code of Federal Regulations. Proposals should align with Ramsey County’s Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan and the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (PDF).
Goals
- Provide decent housing.
- Create suitable living environments.
- Expand economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income.
Eligible projects
Public services
- Childcare services.
- Employment and skills training.
- Food resources and services.
- Legal services.
- Mental health Services.
- Senior services.
- Services for persons with disabilities.
- Services for victims of domestic violence.
- Substance abuse services.
- Transportation services.
- Tenant/Landlord counseling.
- Youth Services.
Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation programs
- Critical repair of owner-occupied homes.
- Loan programs for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes.
- Loan/grant programs for the weatherization and energy efficiency of owner-occupied homes.
